Responding to
the challenge of an aging population, research and innovation (R&I) under Horizon 2020 is an investment in better health
for all. It aims to keep older people active and independent for longer and supports the development of new, safer and more
effective interventions. R&I under Horizon 2020 also contributes to the sustainability of health and care systems.

Proposals should; (i) establish, regularly update
and disseminate a comprehensive inventory of existing support activities for regulatory Scientific Advice and Protocol Assistance
in Europe such as the Innovation Task Force briefing meetings; (ii) analyse the effectiveness of existing support activities
and develop a common strategy for training programmes to strengthen regulatory sciences and improve support for successful
outcomes from regulatory Scientific Advice and Protocol Assistance based on identified best practices; (iii) support and/or
advice for the delivery of corresponding pilot training programmes in an efficient and collaborative manner, and (iv) assess
the need for and possibly propose additional mechanisms sustainably supporting academic groups in regulatory Scientific Advice
and Protocol Assistance procedures.